Urgent: 2023 1040 Extension Deadline is Tomorrow!

The 2023 1040 extension deadline is approaching.  

We strongly encourage you to transmit your e-files at least two hours before the midnight deadline.

As the October 15th midnight deadline approaches, the processing volume at the IRS will increase daily. Both return volume and return size will affect processing time. While you are accustomed to receiving your Federal acknowledgements within a one hour time-frame, that turnaround time will increase as the deadline approaches. You may see your acknowledgements take from 2 to 4 hours, and possibly longer.

This is why we suggest that you send returns periodically throughout the day. This will help spread out the volume and also help eliminate some of the 'deadline rush' which also impacts IRS processing.

Contact Hours
This is a reminder that the Refunds Today offices will be be open the following hours leading up to the extension deadline.  

Monday 

October 14th

Phone support: 8am - 6pm EST

Chat support: 8am - 6pm EST

Tuesday

October 15th

Phone support: 8am - 8pm ET

Chat support: 8am - 10pm ET

Common Q/As around filing Deadline and extensions

• What is the latest time I can still electronically file a return on the day of deadline and still be considered timely filed?
• How do I unlink the state return from the federal so that I don’t have to wait for the federal acceptance before I can file my state?
• Can I stop an e-file after it has been transmitted?

Find answers to your other questions in our Knowledge Base.

2023 1040 Extension Deadline is approaching

The 2023 1040 extension deadline is approaching.  

We strongly encourage you to transmit your e-files at least two hours before the midnight deadline.

As the October 15th midnight deadline approaches, the processing volume at the IRS will increase daily. Both return volume and return size will affect processing time. While you are accustomed to receiving your Federal acknowledgements within a one hour time-frame, that turnaround time will increase as the deadline approaches. You may see your acknowledgements take from 2 to 4 hours, and possibly longer.

This is why we suggest that you send returns periodically throughout the day. This will help spread out the volume and also help eliminate some of the 'deadline rush' which also impacts IRS processing.

Contact Hours
This is a reminder that the Refunds Today offices will be be open the following hours leading up to the extension deadline.  

Monday - Friday 

10/7 - 10/11

Phone support: 8am - 6pm EST

Chat support: 8am - 6pm EST

Saturday and Sunday

10/12 - 10/13

Chat support: 10am - 6pm EST

Monday 

October 14th

Phone support: 8am - 6pm EST

Chat support: 8am - 6pm EST

Tuesday

October 15th

Phone support: 8am - 8pm ET

Chat support: 8am - 10pm ET

Common Q/As around filing Deadline and extensions

• What is the latest time I can still electronically file a return on the day of deadline and still be considered timely filed?
• How do I unlink the state return from the federal so that I don’t have to wait for the federal acceptance before I can file my state?
• Can I stop an e-file after it has been transmitted?

Find answers to your other questions in our Knowledge Base.

REMINDER: The 2023 Filing Deadline is here - Monday, April 15th, Midnight; Support Hours

The 2023 Tax filing season deadline is here:  

Monday, April 15th, Midnight is the filing deadline.  Transmit returns by 10:00 PM EST to ensure timely filing.

Things to Know:

Support Hours 

Reminder, the Refunds Today Support team will be available the following days/hours thru the April 15th Deadline:

• Monday, April 8th:  8am - 7pm ET
• Tuesday, April 9th:  8am - 7pm ET
• Wednesday April 10th:  8am - 7pm ET
• Thursday April 11th:  8am - 7pm ET
• Friday, April 12th:  8am - 7pm ET
• Saturday, April 13th:  10am - 6pm ET
• Sunday, April 14th:  10am - 6pm ET
• Monday April 15th:  8am - Midnight ET

Processing Times

Please remember, the processing volume at the IRS will increase daily as the deadline approaches. Both return volume and return size will affect processing time. While you are accustomed to receiving your Federal acknowledgements within a one hour time-frame, that turnaround time will increase as the deadline approaches. You may see your acknowledgements take from 2 to 4 hours, and possibly longer.

This is why we suggest that you send returns periodically throughout the day. This will help spread out the volume and also help eliminate some of the 'deadline rush' which also impacts IRS processing.

Final Reminder: The 2022 Filing Deadline is tonight - Tuesday, April 18th, Midnight, ET

The 2022 filing season deadline is today:  Tuesday, April 18th, Midnight, Eastern Time is the filing deadline.  

We strongly encourage you to transmit your e-files (extensions and returns) at least two hours before the Midnight, ET deadline.

Support Hours 

The Refunds Today Support team will be available all day thru Midnight tonight.  

• Tuesday,  April 18(Deadline):  8am - Midnight ET

Processing Times

Please remember, the processing volume at the IRS will increase daily as the deadline approaches. Both return volume and return size will affect processing time. While you are accustomed to receiving your Federal acknowledgements within a one hour time-frame, that turnaround time will increase as the deadline approaches. You may see your acknowledgements take from 2 to 4 hours, and possibly longer.

This is why we suggest that you send returns periodically throughout the day. This will help spread out the volume and also help eliminate some of the 'deadline rush' which also impacts IRS processing.

Support

Please feel free to Contact Us online if you have any questions.

• Chat at SFS TaxWise Chat (cch.com)
• Open a Support case 
• Select the option that best describes your issue and complete all applicable information. Our support team will research your issue or question and contact you with an answer.

UPDATE: The 2022 Filing Deadline is here

The 2022 filing season deadline is here:  Tuesday, April 18th, Midnight is the filing deadline.  

Support Hours 

The Refunds Today Support team will be available the following days/hours thru the April 18th Deadline:

• Monday, April 17:  8am - 7pm ET
• Tuesday,  April 18(Deadline):  8am - Midnight ET

Processing Times

Please remember, the processing volume at the IRS will increase daily as the deadline approaches. Both return volume and return size will affect processing time. While you are accustomed to receiving your Federal acknowledgements within a one hour time-frame, that turnaround time will increase as the deadline approaches. You may see your acknowledgements take from 2 to 4 hours, and possibly longer.

This is why we suggest that you send returns periodically throughout the day. This will help spread out the volume and also help eliminate some of the 'deadline rush' which also impacts IRS processing.

Support

Please feel free to Contact Us online if you have any questions.

• Chat at SFS TaxWise Chat (cch.com)
• Open a Support case 
• Select the option that best describes your issue and complete all applicable information. Our support team will research your issue or question and contact you with an answer.

IRS Update: Clarification around timestamps and e-file

 As the deadline for Tax Year 2022 approaches, the IRS has sent a reminder about timestamps and e-file. 

For additional information, please reference Form 4163.

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Will the timestamp placed in the e-file header be honored as timely filed even if we don’t transmit the return until the next day due to transmission issues, delays or a system outage?

Per Publication 4163,  3.28 Electronic Postmark: If an electronic postmark is created on or before a prescribed deadline for filing, but the return is received by the IRS after the deadline, the return will be treated as filed on the electronic postmark date, if received within two (2) days of the electronic postmark. For a return to be treated as filed on the electronic postmark date, all requirements for signing the return must be met. If a return is rejected, a corrected return must be filed in accordance with the rules for timely filing corrected returns after rejection.

 

In the event that a customer had payment information included in the e-file, they are receiving rejections saying that the payment date no longer matches the filing date. Will they penalized for the payment date being late given they have to adjust it and re-file?

Per Publication 4163, when a return is rejected on the due date it is recommended the Electronic Funds Withdrawal payment not be transmitted with the return; another payment option should be used. The payment will be applied with the due date of the receipt and not any original electronic post marks. In general, a tax preparation company’s system failures does not constitute reasonable cause relief of failure to file penalties. Filers need to make every effort to file a complete return or extension by the deadline. Please  refer to the following page: Penalty Relief for Reasonable Cause | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov

UPDATE: The 2022 Filing Deadline is nearly here

The 2022 filing season deadline is almost here:  Tuesday April 18th, Midnight is the filing deadline.  

Support Hours 

The Refunds Today Support team will be available the following days/hours thru the April 18th Deadline:

• Friday, April 14:  8am - 7pm ET
• Saturday, April 15: 10am - 6pm ET
• Sunday, April 16: 10am - 6pm ET
• Monday, April 17:  8am - 7pm ET
• Tuesday,  April 18(Deadline):  8am - Midnight ET

Processing Times

Please remember, the processing volume at the IRS will increase daily as hte deadline approaches. Both return volume and return size will affect processing time. While you are accustomed to receiving your Federal acknowledgements within a one hour time-frame, that turnaround time will increase as the deadline approaches. You may see your acknowledgements take from 2 to 4 hours, and possibly longer.

This is why we suggest that you send returns periodically throughout the day. This will help spread out the volume and also help eliminate some of the 'deadline rush' which also impacts IRS processing.

Common Q/As around filing Deadline and extensions

• What is the latest time I can still electronically file a return on the day of deadline and still be considered timely filed?
• How do I unlink the state return from the federal so that I don’t have to wait for the federal acceptance before I can file my state?
• Do I have to e-file an extension for the state?

Taxwise State extensions

Many states do not require a separate form for extensions if the Federal extension form is filed. TaxWise supports electronic filing for some state extensions. If TaxWise does not support e-filing of the state extension, it must be mailed.

• How do I create an extension for an Individual return using TaxWise Online?
• How do I create an extension for an Individual return using TaxWise Desktop?

Find answers to your other questions in our Knowledge Base.

Support

Please feel free to Contact Us online if you have any questions.

• Chat at SFS TaxWise Chat (cch.com)
• Open a Support case 
• Select the option that best describes your issue and complete all applicable information. Our support team will research your issue or question and contact you with an answer.

Reminder: 2022 Filing Deadline Countdown is 8 days away

The 2022 filing season deadline is around the corner...

Tuesday April 18th, Midnight is the filing deadline.  

Things to Know:

 

Processing Times

As we near the deadline, please remember, the processing volume at the IRS will increase daily. Both return volume and return size will affect processing time. While you are accustomed to receiving your Federal acknowledgements within a one hour time-frame, that turnaround time will increase as the deadline approaches. You may see your acknowledgements take from 2 to 4 hours, and possibly longer.

This is why we suggest that you send returns periodically throughout the day. This will help spread out the volume and also help eliminate some of the 'deadline rush' which also impacts IRS processing.

Common Q/As around filing Deadline and extensions

• What is the latest time I can still electronically file a return on the day of deadline and still be considered timely filed?
• How do I unlink the state return from the federal so that I don’t have to wait for the federal acceptance before I can file my state?
• Do I have to e-file an extension for the state?

Taxwise State extensions

Many states do not require a separate form for extensions if the Federal extension form is filed. TaxWise supports electronic filing for some state extensions. If TaxWise does not support e-filing of the state extension, it must be mailed.

• How do I create an extension for an Individual return using TaxWise Online?
• How do I create an extension for an Individual return using TaxWise Desktop?

Find answers to your other questions in our Knowledge Base.

Support

Please feel free to Contact Us online if you have any questions.

• Chat at SFS TaxWise Chat (cch.com)
• Open a Support case 
• Select the option that best describes your issue and complete all applicable information. Our support team will research your issue or question and contact you with an answer.

Urgent: 2022 Filing Deadline Countdown has begun...

The 2022 filing season is coming to a close...Tuesday April 18th, Midnight is the filing deadline.  

As the April 18 midnight deadline approaches, the processing volume at the IRS will increase daily. Both return volume and return size will affect processing time. While you are accustomed to receiving your Federal acknowledgements within a one hour time-frame, that turnaround time will increase as the deadline approaches. You may see your acknowledgements take from 2 to 4 hours, and possibly longer.

This is why we suggest that you send returns periodically throughout the day. This will help spread out the volume and also help eliminate some of the 'deadline rush' which also impacts IRS processing.

Common Q/As around filing Deadline and extensions

• What is the latest time I can still electronically file a return on the day of deadline and still be considered timely filed?
• How do I unlink the state return from the federal so that I don’t have to wait for the federal acceptance before I can file my state?
• Do I have to e-file an extension for the state?

Taxwise State extensions: Many states do not require a separate form for extensions if the Federal extension form is filed. TaxWise supports electronic filing for some state extensions. If TaxWise does not support e-filing of the state extension, it must be mailed.

• How do I create an extension for an Individual return using TaxWise Online?
• How do I create an extension for an Individual return using TaxWise Desktop?

Find answers to your other questions in our Knowledge Base.

Support

Please feel free to Contact Us online if you have any questions.

• Chat at SFS TaxWise Chat (cch.com)
• Open a Support case 
• Select the option that best describes your issue and complete all applicable information. Our support team will research your issue or question and contact you with an answer.

Urgent! Filing Deadline Countdown

2021 filing season is coming to a close...

We strongly encourage you to transmit your e-files (extensions and returns) at least two hours before the midnight deadline.

As the April 18 midnight deadline approaches, the processing volume at the IRS will increase daily. Both return volume and return size will affect processing time. While you are accustomed to receiving your Federal acknowledgements within a one hour time-frame, that turnaround time will increase as the deadline approaches. You may see your acknowledgements take from 2 to 4 hours, and possibly longer.

This is why we suggest that you send returns periodically throughout the day. This will help spread out the volume and also help eliminate some of the 'deadline rush' which also impacts IRS processing.

Contact Hours
This is a reminder that the TaxWise offices will be open every day through the April 18th Filing Deadline.  

Monday, April 18th:  8am - Midnight ET

Please feel free to Contact Us online if you have any questions.

• Chat at SFS TaxWise Chat (cch.com)
• Open a Support case 
• Select the option that best describes your issue and complete all applicable information. Our support team will research your issue or question and contact you with an answer.

Common Q/As around filing Deadline and extensions

• What is the latest time I can still electronically file a return on the day of deadline and still be considered timely filed?
• How do I unlink the state return from the federal so that I don’t have to wait for the federal acceptance before I can file my state?
• Do I have to e-file an extension for the state?

Taxwise State extensions: Many states do not require a separate form for extensions if the Federal extension form is filed. TaxWise supports electronic filing for some state extensions. If TaxWise does not support e-filing of the state extension, it must be mailed.

• How do I create an extension for an Individual return using TaxWise Online?
• How do I create an extension for an Individual return using TaxWise Desktop?

Find answers to your other questions in our Knowledge Base.

Filing Deadline Volume - Possible Delayed Response Times Receiving ACKs

With the approaching 1040 deadline, we and agencies are experiencing extremely high e-filing volume. You may experience longer wait times for acknowledgements (ACKs) from the Electronic Filing Center (EFC), the IRS, and states.

We recommend that you transmit e-files early (don't wait until the deadline) and often (not in large batches) during this period, as ACKs may take longer to post.

We appreciate your patience.